Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A100

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and A100 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The ZS1 was manufactured 2 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS1 grades vs the A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS1 and the A100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and A100 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and A100.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The ZS1 comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The more modern ZS1 should have a benefit in sensor technology.